used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Keith was both surprised and moved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
can't
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From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
don't
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From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
divisible by two
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
how
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From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
Keith
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From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Keith was both surprised and moved.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
Ormsby
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From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
she's
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From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
that is looked for
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
refrain from harming
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
not in physical motion
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Keith was both surprised and moved.
carry out
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But happy they! the happiest of their kind!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Keith was both surprised and moved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings blend."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wallace Ormsby sought and obtained a second interview with Mr. Keith that evening, in which he asked his senior partner to take him into still closer relations, and bestow upon him a priceless gift.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't realize that she's really grown up," he said, "and--I--don't know how to spare her even to you, Wallace."
